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The 33rd Fighter Wing brought 14 F-35As to Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field Air National Guard Base. Over a period of two-weeks, the fighters score 110 kills against simulated enemy aircraft over 138 sorties.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer
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A Swedish Air Fore Colonel warned that future student pilots selected to fly the Gripen E will face issues as there is a huge gap between the SK 60 jet trainer and the new Saab fighter in terms of capabilities.
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Qatar has inked a contract with MBDA for a coastal missile system that employs two types of missiles.
Photo: MBDA
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Head of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Ma Xiaotian told CCTV on the occasion of the Air Force Open Day that the military is developing its next generation bomber.
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